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preload

(ˌpriːˈləʊd)
vb
1. to load before use
2. (intr) informal to consume alcoholic drinks at home before going to a social gathering
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As Table 2 shows, shock output of shear type explosive bolt in high preload condition is driven primarily by releasing preload; other sources are minor and roughly the same, while they are major contributors in low preload.
Our aim was to study the efficacy of Ondansetron for prevention of spinal anaesthesia induced hypotension in local population when given in combination with crystalloid preload.
Similarly, Lewis et al (15) in 1983 conducted a study to test the efficacy of 2L of Hartman's solution as preload and found that fluid preloading is safe and effective method of reducing spinal induced hypotension in caesarean patients.
The vehicle features an ABS system, liquid-cooled oil cooler, preload adjustability on the front forks and remote preload adjustability on the rear shock absorber.
"The only thing that PC makers should do is to preload the package into their computer's hard drives, which will not activate the software programs," he said.
All of the company's controllers are said to feature fast-acting 32bit microprocessors for accurate and repeatable preload and test routines.
PiCCO-derived global end-diastolic volume index (GEDVI) and cardiac function index (CFI), were assessed as markers of left ventricular preload and myocardial contractility, respectively.
After a preload of 10ml/kg of ringer lactate; spinal anesthesia was given with 12 mg 0.75% hyperbaric bupivacaine.